Crema's Take
“Sugar & Rhyme nails the neighborhood coffee shop formula with genuinely charismatic staff, exceptional pastries that rival dedicated bakeries, and a rotating menu of creative specialty drinks that go beyond the usual suspects—their Chili Chocolate latte is worth the trip alone. It's a grab-and-go operation with old-school charm, including a punch card loyalty program and cash discounts that keep prices refreshingly reasonable for the quality you're getting. If you want excellent coffee and baked goods without pretension or corporate vibes, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Stopped in Sunday morning the service was amazing. The staff was super friendly and there is a cash discount and an old school punch program. The place was hopping and sometimes has day old for a discount and it was delicious.
Quaint one-off neighborhood coffee shop and bakery. Good menu of specialty drinks, but I’ve only gotten the latte’s. Very good. Ditto for the bakery stuff like croissants and biscotti’s. Fast service from the counter. Right on Chicago Street, street parking can be scarce but…
The best local coffee shop!!! Workers are extremely charismatic and friendly. Wide variety of drink options and the pricing is very affordable. It’s a small shop so it’s more of a grab and go, but there are a few seats if you want to sip and enjoy your coffee in a ceramic mug. I…
Nice coffee spot in downtown Elgin that I was glad to find this past Saturday afternoon. Very friendly baristas and a large menu full of the usual suspects and more. Ordered a Chili Chocolate iced latte after one the baristas gave me a rundown of what was in it. Tasted great…
Cute, locally run and owned Coffee Shop with delicious Pastries. Very reasonable prices considering what breakfasts costs at a commercial coffee house. They have all kinds of coffee options, including ice coffee blended in a cocktail shaker. All of Sugar & Rhymes pastries and…
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